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Ethereum staking demand is rising as institutional interest in crypto grows, with the staking entry queue surpassing the exit queue for the first time in six months. Major banks push forward with ETF filings, while DeFi activity strengthens amidst market upgrades.

The Electric Coin Company team has left Bootstrap to form a new company due to governance disputes, asserting misalignment with Zcash's mission. Despite this, the Zcash network remains operational, though its token has seen a nearly 7% decline.

Source: DefiPlanet
Original Title: Ethereum Finalizes Fusaka Scaling Milestone with BPO-2 Implementation
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Ethereum developers successfully executed the BPO-2 fork on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, marking the final planned phase of the Fusaka upgrade cycle.
The

Source: DefiPlanet
Original Title: Flare Unlocks XRP Spot Trading on Hyperliquid to Boost Multichain Liquidity
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Flare Network integrates FXRP on Hyperliquid, introducing the platform's first-ever XRP spot trading pair, FXRP/USDC.
The collaboration uses LayerZero's

The US Senate is set to vote on the CLARITY Act, aimed at providing regulatory clarity for the crypto industry. Despite progress, divisions persist over compliance and illicit finance issues, with market volatility linked to ongoing uncertainty.

In early 2026, US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw over $1.2 billion in inflows, suggesting strong demand that could lead to a supply squeeze. Morgan Stanley's entry into the ETF space indicates growing competition among asset managers.